Entitlement — most celebrities are tainted by the sense that they deserve such a privileged right. This impression can take shape in a number of ways. Some A-listers believe they can drive the streets of Hollywood after a night of drinking without facing jail-time for a DUI charge. Such was the case for Paris Hilton. Others believe they can assault the picture-thirsty … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Nothing funny about comedian’s insults
Vote 2008: Women’s rights play vital role in election
Jaimie FranklinAssistant Perspectives Editor When Republican presidential nominee John McCain announced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate on Aug. 29, the 2008 election changed completely. An all-out media circus began. Palin, virtually unheard of three weeks ago, was thrust into a media firestorm regarding her staunchly conservative political views, … [Read more...] about Vote 2008: Women’s rights play vital role in election
‘Brand’ed by one ring to rule them all
Kristen EnglertLife and Arts Assistant At the MTV Video Music Awards on Sun., Sept. 7, Russell Brand took comedy to an uncomfortable level. Brand made his debut in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” playing a sex-crazed celebrity boyfriend. Although he was supposedly just acting in the role, many discovered after the VMAs that his real-life persona does not seem much different. … [Read more...] about ‘Brand’ed by one ring to rule them all
From the Fieldhouse: Begemann shines on a dark day
Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor During the summer, I covered a wide range of sports interning at the Daily News in Los Angeles. I took advantage of press boxes throughout Southern California, and was able to see games from the professional’s scope. Although I mainly kept to box scores and dined on free press food, I still had the opportunity to see the players after the … [Read more...] about From the Fieldhouse: Begemann shines on a dark day
Go Outdoors: The Santa Paula Punch Bowls
Derek Sedam Assistant Online Editor A student’s account of how a hike in L.A.’s backcountry gave way to more than refreshing pools and renewed friendships. Staring down the barrel of a granite gun, I sat atop 45 feet of slick, hot rock. The invisible push of peer pressure felt like another cold barrel on my back, sending chills down onlookers’ wide-eyed gazes. The water, so … [Read more...] about Go Outdoors: The Santa Paula Punch Bowls